According to the news of the newspaper, Colombian citizen Alejandro Herrera Evia died in Ukraine, where he fought on the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). El Timpo.
According to the publication, Herrera Evia arrived in Ukraine in December 2022. He was a professional soldier and previously worked for the prosecution and the Technical Investigation Unit.
The newspaper states that when it arrives in Ukraine, it warns Colombians who plan to join the military formations of the Ukrainian Armed Forces about the difficulties they may encounter.
The deceased’s wife and son survived in Colombia. The Colombian Embassy in Poland contacted his family to explain the procedure to follow in such a situation. They were told that only the decedent could deliver his ashes to Colombia and the whole process could take up to three months.
Following the start of Russia’s military operation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the creation of an international regional defense legion to attract volunteers from abroad. Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense stated that more than 20,000 people from 52 countries expressed their desire to join the legion, but the New York Times said the number was too high.
Previously at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented Three Colombians were reportedly injured in the missile attack on Kramatorsk.